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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman interviews "Munzzyy," a 16-year-old developer and privacy technology enthusiast. They discuss how Munzzyy got into cryptocurrency and privacy tech, his contributions to the Monero protocol and GUI using AI assistance, his independent open-source apps, and his upcoming Steam hacking game, Ghost Grid.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:07) Introducing Cole (Munzzyy) – Meeting the 16-year-old developer and privacy tech creator.
(00:04:26) Discovering Monero & Crypto – How Cole got into crypto through meme coins and found Monero via TikTok.
(00:08:11) Coding & Contributing to Monero – Discussing Cole's code contributions, fixing GUI glitches, and using AI tools like Claude for development.
(00:16:40) Youth Perspective on Privacy – Perspectives on surveillance, how young people view privacy vs. convenience, and marketing privacy tech.
(00:20:14) Building Custom Privacy Apps – Exploring Cole's custom applications, including an alternative secure app updater ("Turn") and device permission checker ("Sweep").
(00:24:42) AI, Competitiveness, and Future Careers – How artificial intelligence is reshaping software development, job markets, and entry-level opportunities.
(00:27:47) Real-World Monero Use & Education – Discussing global Monero hotspots, online gambling trends, and Cole's upcoming educational app project.
(00:31:33) GitHub Challenges & Upcoming Steam Game – Dealing with GitHub account flags and previewing his upcoming hacking game, Ghost Grid.
(00:48:02) Closing Comments

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